Frazzled

Could not concentrate at all during practice today. In fact, concentration would be asking too much. Even just being calm would have been nice instead of running around like a headless chicken. WB is away this week and so it's my turn to ensure the club administrative side of things gets done during practice. Between getting people to sign in, dealing with new membership application, guest skates paperwork, introduce the club to a new potential member, lending out my spare gears, and finding people to temporarily babysit the club equipment before next practice, I was completely swamped.

I missed most of the instruction for the drills and practice was a blur. Think we skated three sets of 5k at around 28s lap. Hopefully Thursday will be less hectic and I can actually focus on training instead of the million other little things. With any luck, a lot less swearing and perhaps even a smile or two. I don't like to be on the verge of losing my temper any minute during practice when I know that my friends do not deserve to be on the receiving end.

On a more positive note, EkM asked me if I can help her with skating lower during cooldown. So I had her skating behind me for a few laps, getting her to concentrate on knee bend and ankle bend. I'm rather flattered that she asked for help on her own accord. Hopefully her interest in skating will continue to flourish.